Dear David (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 2023, Dear David is a thriller and horror film directed by John McPhail, running about 94 minutes. “Going viral is a nightmare.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shortly after comic artist Adam responds to Internet trolls, he begins experiencing sleep paralysis. As he chronicles increasingly malevolent occurrences in a series of tweets, Adam begins to believe he is being haunted by the ghost of a dead child named David.
Who’s in it. Dear David stars Augustus Prew as Adam Ellis, Andrea Bang as Evelyn, Justin Long as Bryce and René Escobar Jr. as Kyle Sanchez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Dear David has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear David page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear David tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear David (2023)?
- In US, Dear David is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dear David worth watching?
- Dear David holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dear David?
- Dear David stars Augustus Prew, Andrea Bang, Justin Long, René Escobar Jr. and Cameron Nicoll.
- When was Dear David released?
- Dear David was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.